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What is NYC RCNY § 7-02?

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It shall be unlawful for any person to equip an automobile with a radio receiving set capable of receiving signals on the frequencies allocated for police use, or use or possess an automobile so equipped, without a permit issued by the Police Commissioner, or designee in his or her discretion, and in accordance with su

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§ 7-02 Permit Requirement.

RCNY § 7-02

It shall be unlawful for any person to equip an automobile with a radio receiving set capable of receiving signals on the frequencies allocated for police use, or use or possess an automobile so equipped, without a permit issued by the Police Commissioner, or designee in his or her discretion, and in accordance with such rules as the Commissioner may prescribe (Administrative Code § 10-102).

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